Archive - 20 September 2020

Stern action will be taken over SUKE incident - Works Ministry

Stern action will be taken over SUKE incident - Works Ministry

Fadillah Yusof says the incident should not have happened and the ministry would not compromise on the public safety.
Men claim to witness plane crash in Tanjung Bungah - police

Men claim to witness plane crash in Tanjung Bungah - police

'Until 6.30pm today we did not find any clues or wreckage of the plane that allegedly crashed,' say cops.
What's to discuss, just do it! - Fahmi to deputy minister on free internet

What's to discuss, just do it! - Fahmi to deputy minister on free internet

PKR man takes Zahidi to task for not acting firmly on the free internet accessibility.

COMMENT | Can Shafie make a difference in Sabah... and Malaysia?

COMMENT | Can Shafie make a difference in Sabah... and Malaysia?

Oil money was used to build peninsular highways while roads and bridges in Borneo became decrepit.

Free internet service at institutions of higher learning to be discussed

Free internet service at institutions of higher learning to be discussed

Deputy Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin says it is important to ease the financial burden of the students.
Cops: We've got intel foreigners are planning to disrupt Sabah polls

Cops: We've got intel foreigners are planning to disrupt Sabah polls

SABAH POLLS | Sabah police commissioner says the foreigners are from a neighbouring country.

I can garner support to be PM - Anwar to Guan Eng

I can garner support to be PM - Anwar to Guan Eng

SABAH POLLS | This comes after the DAP sec-gen again proposed Shafie Apdal as a possible PM candidate.

Hajiji to take legal action over video allegation

Hajiji to take legal action over video allegation

SABAH POLLS | This is over claims that he had seized land belonging to villagers and handed it over to his company.
LETTER | Captive breeding of tigers is not conservation

LETTER | Captive breeding of tigers is not conservation

A 2008 study found that most captive-born predators do not survive after being released into the wild.
52 new Covid-19 cases, a cluster discovered in Penang

52 new Covid-19 cases, a cluster discovered in Penang

COVID-19 | MOH says 40 cases were found to be locally transmitted cases, including 36 in Sabah.
Opponents expand 'migrant' attack on Warisan into DAP areas

Opponents expand 'migrant' attack on Warisan into DAP areas

SABAH POLLS | A billboard mocking the party was put up within DAP incumbent Calvin Chong's Elopura state seat.

Mahfuz likens PAS to 'gambling addicts who would sell off their kids'

Mahfuz likens PAS to 'gambling addicts who would sell off their kids'

Amanah veep says he was not surprised with the remarks made by Hadi who branded his party as 'anak derhaka'.

522 found violating recovery MCO, majority for night club activities

522 found violating recovery MCO, majority for night club activities

Of the total, 342 were compounded while 180 have been remanded.

One-minute silence in memory of Covid-19 victims tonight

One-minute silence in memory of Covid-19 victims tonight

COVID-19 | MMA president says healthcare workers are encouraged to join the commemoration.
Taiwan president says drills show China is threat to whole region

Taiwan president says drills show China is threat to whole region

Multiple Chinese aircraft flew across the midline of the Taiwan Strait and into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone.
MP SPEAKS | There's a great need for cyberbullying law

MP SPEAKS | There's a great need for cyberbullying law

We must seriously ask ourselves, 'Are our laws sufficient to protect us and our children?'
LETTER | Shuttle diplomacy and conflict resolution: Afghanistan scenario

LETTER | Shuttle diplomacy and conflict resolution: Afghanistan scenario

It is hoped it would succeed in resolving the conflict in Afghanistan.
Tighter health checks in Labuan for visitors from Lahad Datu and Tawau

Tighter health checks in Labuan for visitors from Lahad Datu and Tawau

COVID-19 | There has been an increase in travel between Labuan and mainland Sabah since campaigning for the Sabah polls started.

HK bans flights from KL after transit passengers test positive for Covid-19

HK bans flights from KL after transit passengers test positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | The five passengers arrived in KL on Air India Express before boarding taken a Dragon Air flight to HK.

On whirlwind blitz, Anwar canvasses for PKR across 7 constituencies in a day

On whirlwind blitz, Anwar canvasses for PKR across 7 constituencies in a day

SABAH POLLS | As he crisscrosses across the northern Sabah, Anwar also shares his progress on social media.
Minister wants review after SUKE constructions above MRR2 crushes car

Minister wants review after SUKE constructions above MRR2 crushes car

FT minister says the review would include fines and heavier penalties.

MTUC seeks ROS' advice after presidential contest ends with a draw

MTUC seeks ROS' advice after presidential contest ends with a draw

Both Abdul Halim Mansor and Mohd Jafar Abd Majid secure 136 votes.

Sabah polls: 'Warisan's victory can pressure PM to extend loan moratorium'

Sabah polls: 'Warisan's victory can pressure PM to extend loan moratorium'

DAP sec-gen says PN's refusal to extend will take its toll on 8 million individuals and companies.

Fire razes house of Labuk rep

Fire razes house of Labuk rep

No casualties were reported in the incident at Abdul Rahman Kongkawan's house.

The 'tamu' in Sabah: A long-standing tradition perfect for campaigning

The 'tamu' in Sabah: A long-standing tradition perfect for campaigning

SABAH POLLS | Several Sabah polls candidates are seen campaigning at the weekly tamu in Tandek.

Forced to take boats to school, islanders want their own on Pulau Berhala

Forced to take boats to school, islanders want their own on Pulau Berhala

SABAH POLLS | Cost of children commuting to schools in Sandakan is a ruinous expense for many of the islanders.

Back as BN candidate, 'lonely' Salleh Keruak regrets leaving Umno

Back as BN candidate, 'lonely' Salleh Keruak regrets leaving Umno

SABAH POLLS | Former minister regrets leaving Umno, grateful for second chance in Sabah polls.

Man arrested for drink driving in Nilai

Man arrested for drink driving in Nilai

He was arrested during an operation dubbed 'Ops Mabuk' yesterday.

DAP's refusal to drop 'Shafie as PM' option ruffles PKR feathers

DAP's refusal to drop 'Shafie as PM' option ruffles PKR feathers

UPDATED 6.54PM | The response from PKR at various level ranged from diplomatic reactions to a sharp rebuke.

Trump gives blessing to deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in US

Trump gives blessing to deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in US

A new company called TikTok Global with 53 pct US shareholders will be created.

Thai protesters challenge monarchy with symbolic plaque

Thai protesters challenge monarchy with symbolic plaque

At the biggest demonstration in years, tens of thousands of protesters cheered calls for reform of the monarchy

Storeroom in Kuala Lumpur Hospital catches fire, no casualties reported

Storeroom in Kuala Lumpur Hospital catches fire, no casualties reported

Patients were evacuated as a precaution after the storeroom on the fourth floor caught fire.

Sabahans know PN is capable and caring - Hajiji

Sabahans know PN is capable and caring - Hajiji

SABAH POLLS | 'Although new, PN has clearly helped and contributed to the people,' says the Sabah Bersatu chief.

2020-09-20

2020-09-20

COMMENT | Why does Harapan want to destroy abundant life to bury the dead?

COMMENT | Why does Harapan want to destroy abundant life to bury the dead?

'Hasn't Harapan (or was it Dr M), when it was controlling the federal govt, already fallen short on their environmental promises?'

TM under investigation by MCMC for reducing upload speed in Unifi package

TM under investigation by MCMC for reducing upload speed in Unifi package

The issue involves TM's 500 Mbps Unifi package.

Jail for cyclists on highway: Enthusiasts acknowledge danger but want alternatives

Jail for cyclists on highway: Enthusiasts acknowledge danger but want alternatives

More people are taking up cycling but many newcomers do not know the law and are riding on highways.

Car crushed at SUKE site: Prolintas issues stop-work order

Car crushed at SUKE site: Prolintas issues stop-work order

A woman was nearly killed when a concrete slab from ongoing highway construction fell on her car yesterday.

Trump will nominate a woman next week to succeed Ginsburg on Supreme Court

Trump will nominate a woman next week to succeed Ginsburg on Supreme Court

The US president seeks to expand conservative majority in the Supreme Court to 6-3.

MP SPEAKS | Stage is set for showdown over PM post after Sabah polls

MP SPEAKS | Stage is set for showdown over PM post after Sabah polls

Umno's animosity for Muhyiddin and Bersatu can be seen in Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh's interview with a news portal.

Umno should not have fielded party-hopper in Melalap - PBS deputy

Umno should not have fielded party-hopper in Melalap - PBS deputy

SABAH POLLS | However, voters are wise enough to evaluate the integrity of candidates, says Radin Malleh.

UK's Johnson to levy £10,000 fine on Covid-19 rule-breakers

UK's Johnson to levy £10,000 fine on Covid-19 rule-breakers

COVID-19 | New rules on self-isolate for those in contact with people infected with Covid-19 will apply from Sept 28.

LETTER | Appoint women as assemblypersons to remedy gender imbalance

LETTER | Appoint women as assemblypersons to remedy gender imbalance

LETTER | There are only 43 women candidates out of the 447 candidates contesting in the Sabah elections.

YOURSAY | 'Going federal' has not helped Sabah all these years

YOURSAY | 'Going federal' has not helped Sabah all these years

'Where did Sabah's fabulous resources go after almost 60 years of BN leadership?'

PBS-Star spat leads to more seat clashes and 6 news you may have missed

PBS-Star spat leads to more seat clashes and 6 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Track Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia

Track Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia

Follow the latest updates and essential information on the outbreak in Malaysia, all in one place.